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Transport secretary describes 'test and release' scheme being considered as UK travel body says thousands of jobs at risk. The quarantine period for travellers arriving in the UK is likely only to be cut to about a week, according to the transport secretary, under a 'test and release' scheme being considered by the government's taskforce.Grant Shapps said the new regime, which is due to be confirmed in November, would require a single coronavirus test, to be taken about a week after arrival and paid for privately.
Brexit: Grant Shapps admits UK-EU flights could be grounded in the event of no deal
The transport secretary has acknowledged that flights between the UK and the European Union could be grounded from 1 January 2021 in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Thursday, 15 October 2020
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- New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing techThe New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.
- Virgin Australia boss quits ahead of new ownershipPaul Scurrah had reportedly clashed with Bain Capital over plans to make it a low cost-carrier.
Financial Times
- United Airlines reports $1.8bn third-quarter lossCarrier to reduce workforce by 22,000 employees during coronavirus pandemic
The Guardian
- Quarantine for arrivals to UK may be cut to a week, says ShappsTransport secretary describes 'test and release' scheme being considered as UK travel body says thousands of jobs at risk. The quarantine period for travellers arriving in the UK is likely only to be cut to about a week, according to the transport secretary, under a 'test and release' scheme being considered by the government's taskforce.Grant Shapps said the new regime, which is due to be confirmed in November, would require a single coronavirus test, to be taken about a week after arrival and paid for privately.
The Independent
- Grant Shapps refuses demands for coronavirus airport testing on arrival‘Britain will be in the lead’ on opening up travel, the transport secretary said
- Brexit: Grant Shapps admits UK-EU flights could be grounded in the event of no dealThe transport secretary has acknowledged that flights between the UK and the European Union could be grounded from 1 January 2021 in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Times Online
- Coronavirus testing plan for airports only cuts quarantine period by week [subscription]Travellers arriving in the UK will still be required to quarantine for a week under a new coronavirus testing regime being drawn up by the government, according to the transport secretary.
City AM
- Travel industry calls for 'decisive' action on airport testingThe UK travel industry has urged the government to “act decisively” in putting in place airport coronavirus testing in order to save the £60bn industry.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Airbus secures new airline customer despite aviation crisis due to Covid pandemicAthens-based airline SKY express has placed an order with the aerospace giant
Manchester Evening News
- "Bleak Christmas looms": More than 2,000 Manchester Airport-based jobs at riskThe figure includes proposed redundancies by external firms such as Menzies, Swissport and baggage handling firm Stobart Aviation
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- Aviation Clean Air Successfully Neutralizes 99.99% of COVID-19 in Second Test of Its Purification SystemAviation Clean Air, the only proactive system that immediately improves interior air quality and neutralizes pathogens, is pleased to share its successful results from a second phase of testing.
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- Aviation Groups Protest EU Failure To Act on QuarantinesAviation bodies ACI Europe, Airlines for Europe, and the International Air Transport Association have strongly criticized what they regard as the European Union leaders' failure to harmonize Covid-related travel restrictions between member states. On Tuesday, European Affairs ministers from EU states adopted a European Council recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restriction of free movement. But the industry groups said that the move falls “far short” of what the groups consider its mandate: “encouraging a restart of travel through effective coordination and proportionate, predictable, and non-discriminatory measures.”
- Norwegian union pushes minimum plane ticket price in reaction to Wizz Air's low-cost routesThe Norwegian Pilots’ Association believes it may be worthwhile to see if a minimum price for airline tickets can be set in the country. The notion comes as a reaction to the low-cost airline Wizz Air’s setup of new domestic routes in Norway.
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